Funding Amount

Crystal commemorative award (non-monetary)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Al Makkay Sr. Award

Organization: Foundation to Advance Catholic Education

Geographic Scope: Catholic Schools of Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Focus Area: Recognition of outstanding contributions by educators

Purpose

Honors the life of service embodied in Al Makkay, Sr. to recognize outstanding contributions by a teacher or staff member in the Catholic Schools of Cape Cod.

    Eligible Schools

  • St. John Paul II School
  • St. Pius X School

    Award

  • Recognition: Beautiful crystal commemorative award
  • Presentation: FACE Summer Gala (typically August)

    Award Recipients History

  • 2017 – Mrs. Maureen Makkay (inaugural recipient, accepted for Makkay Family)
  • 2018 – Sheila Yates, St. Pius X
  • 2019 – Elizabeth Kelley, St. Francis Xavier Preparatory
  • 2020 – Sandro Correa, St. Pius X
  • 2021 – Margaret Keras, St. John Paul II
  • 2022 – Ann Marie Shaw, St. Pius X School
  • 2023 – Jim Remillard, St. John Paul II
  • 2024 – Rev. Christopher Hughes, St. John Paul II

Contact Information

Foundation to Advance Catholic Education 450 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Phone: 508-675-1311

How to Apply

How to Nominate

1. Complete Nomination Form
- Online form available on website
- All fields must be completed before submission

2. Required Information - Nominee
- Full name (first and last)
- Complete address (street, city, state, ZIP)
- Phone number
- School (2025-2026 school year):
- St. John Paul II School, OR
- St. Pius X School
- Position/job title (2025-2026 school year)

3. Nomination Details
- Write explanation: "Why are you nominating this person?"
- Provide specific examples of outstanding contributions

4. Required Information - Nominator
- Full name (first and last)
- Phone number
- Email address

5. Submit Nomination
- Complete online form and submit
- All fields required

    Required Materials

  • Nominee's full name, address, phone, and school
  • Nominee's job position
  • Written explanation of why nominee deserves recognition
  • Nominator's name, phone, and email

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

educationk-12-schoolschristian-nonprofits

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